Lou Salkind
Angel Investor
San Francisco Bay Area, United States
Lou Salkind is a seed investor in San Francisco Bay Area focused on SaaS and Software. Louis Salkind is the Managing Director and Vice Chairman at D. E. Shaw & Co..
- Total investments:
- 2
- Last investment:
- Lead investor:
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Investment Focus
Industry
- SaaS 2 (100%)
- Software 2 (100%)
- GreenTech 2 (100%)
- Mobile 1 (50%)
- GovTech 1 (50%)
Investments
| Company | Description | Round | Links |
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| CoInspect is a technology startup whose mission is to protect our food and our planet. We build technology to ensure food safety and sustainability from farm to fork. Our IoT-based 24/7 temperature monitoring sensors and mobile checklist app eliminate food waste, improve safety and reduce refrigeration emissions, protecting millions worldwide.We’re deployed across 5,000+ restaurants, retailers and manufacturers with leading brands including Starbucks, McDonalds, TGI Fridays, Chick-fil-A, and 7-Eleven. Founded by experienced entrepreneurs from Harvard and Columbia, we’re a mission-driven team passionate about making the world better and safer. We are based in San Francisco and supported by renowned venture capitalists including D.E. Shaw and Social Capital. | $2.3M / Seed / Feb 28, 2017 | ||
| GlacierGrid is a venture-backed company that helps businesses refine their energy use strategies to balance energy savings, operational efficiency, and data-driven decision-making—all while reducing their carbon footprint. We leverage IoT (Internet of Things) technology for real-time energy usage optimization. Real-time data collection andseamless monitoring allow business owners and managers to access accurate and timely insights into equipment performance, energy consumption, and potential maintenance needs. On February 26, 2024, Therma rebranded to GlacierGrid. | $2.3M / Seed / Feb 28, 2017 |
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FAQ
What does Lou Salkind invest in?
Lou Salkind invests primarily in SaaS, Software and GreenTech startups, most often at Seed stage. Most of the 2 investments tracked by Shizune back companies in United States. The Investment Focus section breaks down every industry, stage and country in the portfolio.
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When did Lou Salkind last invest?
The most recent investment recorded for Lou Salkind closed in Feb 2017. Shizune tracks 2 investments in total for this profile, including round sizes, stages and portfolio companies, all sourced from confirmed public funding rounds and refreshed monthly.
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Yes — every stat on this profile is calculated from confirmed public funding rounds monitored across hundreds of sources since 2020. This profile was last refreshed in Sep 2026 and is updated monthly. Spotted something off? Use the “Suggest an edit” link near the top of the page.
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